work through

verb

worked through; working through; works through
: to deal with (something that is difficult or unpleasant) successfully
He saw a psychologist to help him work through his depression.

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Grok Bot can instead work through existing interfaces much like a human operator. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Aug. 2026 Search and rescue teams hope for survivors People remain trapped in debris, and teams have been working through the night looking for survivors. Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026 While Ward is working through one colleague at a time trying to pass the measure, the lobbying pressure against it has been significant. Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026 Abada said the ingredients appear to work through different mechanisms, so their effects are likely additive rather than synergistic. Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for work through

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“Work through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20through. Accessed 16 Aug. 2026.

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